JVC GZ-HM690U, GZ-HM650U, GZ-HM670U, GZ-HM450U User Manual

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HD MEMORY CAMERA

GZ-HM690U/GZ-HM670U GZ-HM650U/GZ-HM450U GZ-HM440U

Basic User Guide

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 28 to ensure safe use of this product.

Detailed User Guide

A “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide” are available for this product. For more details on operating this product, please refer to the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website.

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

You can also access the website from the built-in application software of

this unit. (p. 22)

For Future Reference:

Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the camera) below.

Model No. Serial No.

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Further

Information

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTES:

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The rating plate and safety caution are on the

bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

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The serial number plate is on the battery pack

mount.

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The rating information and safety caution of the

AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a ﬁre or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of ﬁre if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

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Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁre.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufﬁcient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked ﬂame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers ﬁlled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, ﬂower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, ﬁre or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to this unit and to the user. Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the unit.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to

this unit and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause

this unit

to fall,

resulting in damage.

CAUTION:

WARNING:

The battery pack, the camcorder with battery installed, and the remote control with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, ﬁre or the like.

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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Remove the mains plug immediately if the camcorder functions abnormally.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union.

Remember that this unit is intended for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Trademarks

Make a backup of important recorded data

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"AVCHD", "AVCHD" logo, "AVCHD Lite" and "AVCHD Lite" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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x.v.Color™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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HDMI™ is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Windows® is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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iMovie and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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YouTube™ and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

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Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

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Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.

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Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a disc or other recording media for storage.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Contents

Safety Precautions ............................... 2

Verifying the Accessories .................... 4

Names of Parts and Functions ............. 5

Names of Buttons and Functions on the

LCD Monitor ........................................ 6

Using the Touch Screen ...................... 7

IGetting Started ........................... 8

Charging the Battery Pack ................... 8

Grip Adjustment ................................... 9

Using as a Hand Strap ......................... 9

Inserting an SD Card ........................... 9

Clock Setting ..................................... 12

Video Quality ..................................... 13

IRecording ................................. 14

Video Recording ................................ 14

Still Image Recording ......................... 15

Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

You can also access the website from the built-in application software

of this unit. (p. 22)

IPlayback ................................... 16

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

........................................................... 16

Playing Back on TV ............................ 17

ICopying .................................... 19

Copying Files ..................................... 19

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Recorder or VCR ............................... 20

Copying to Computer ......................... 21

IFurther Information ................... 24

Operating the Menu ........................... 24

Recordable Time/Number of Images

........................................................... 25

Troubleshooting ................................. 26

Cautions ............................................ 28

Specifications .................................... 30

Model Differences ............................. 32

Verifying the Accessories

AC Adapter

AC-V11U*

Basic User Guide

(this manual)

SD cards are sold separately. For details on the types of cards that can be used on this

unit, refer to p. 10.

* When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter

plug for the country or region of visit.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Battery Pack BN-VG114U

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

QAM1313-001

AV Cable

Optional Accessories

Component Cable

QAM1266-001

Names of Parts and Functions

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6 7

8 9 0

Lens Cover

Light (GZ-HM690/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM650)

Stereo Microphone

LCD Monitor Turns on/off the power by opening/ closing the LCD monitor.

Speaker

ACCESS (Access) Lamp Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp (p. 8)

i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto) Button (p. 14) Switches between Intelligent Auto and Manual modes.

USER (User) Button

A/B (Video/Still Image) Button Switches between video and still image modes.

INFO (Information) Button Recording:Displays the remaining

time (for video only) and battery power.

Playback:Displays file information

such as recording date.

AV Connector (p. 18, 20)

M (Power) Button Press and hold to turn the power on/off while the LCD monitor is opened.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

HDMI Mini Connector (p. 17)

USB Connector (p. 23)

COMPONENT (Component) Connector (p. 17)

Zoom/Volume Lever (p. 14, 16)

SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button (p. 15)

DC Connector (p. 8)

START/STOP (Video Recording) Button (p. 14)

Lens Cover Switch

Grip Belt (p. 9)

Strap Lock (p. 9)

Tripod Mounting Hole

SD Card Slot (p. 9)

Battery Release Lever (p. 8)

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Names of Buttons and Functions on the

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LCD Monitor

The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens. (p. 7)

Recording Screen (Video/Still Image)

Playback Screen (Video)

Face Short Cut Menu Button

Displays a short cut screen of face recognition functions.

Zoom Button

Playback Mode Button

Switches to the playback mode. Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 14, 15)

Video Recording Start Button

Video Recording Stop Button

Still Image Recording Button

Menu Button (p. 24)

Display Button

Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds. Press this button to show the displays again. The displays appear for approximately 3 seconds with every press. Press and hold this button to fix the displays. Press this button again to release the displays.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Recording Mode Button

Switches to the recording mode. Index Screen Button

Delete Button

Volume Adjustment Button (p. 16)

Menu Button (p. 24)

Operation Buttons (p. 16)

Playback Screen (Still Image)

Recording Mode Button Switches to the recording mode.

Index Screen Button

Delete Button

Menu Button (p. 24)

Operation Buttons (p. 16)

Index Screen

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1 2

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST

FOCUS

SCENE SELECT

VIDEO

WHITE BALANCE

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Menu Screen

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Date Button

Recording Mode Button Switches to the recording mode.

Delete Button

Playback Media Button Switches between SD card and built-in

Help Button (p. 24)

Menu Items (p. 24)

Return Button

Common/Basic Settings Button

Close Button

memory or slot A and slot B (GZ-HM440).

Menu Button (p. 24)

Page Forward/Back Button

Using the Touch Screen

There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely "tap" and "drag". The following are some examples.

A Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen to make selection. B Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.

NOTE

The touch screen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touch screen does

not respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip. Do not press or rub with excessive force.

If you apply a protect sheet or a sticker, the touch screen may not respond smoothly.

Do not operate the touch screen using an object with a sharp or hard tip.

Pressing two or more places at a time may cause a malfunction.

Perform “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST“ if the reactive area of the screen is misaligned

with the touched area. (Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc. Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

(Base)

To detach the battery pack

Charging finished: Goes out

Charging in progress: Blinks

Charging Lamp

Plug in the power.

To AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V)

AC Adapter

Cover

Connect the DC connector.

Mark

Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place.

The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.

Attach the battery pack.

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Charging the Battery Pack

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and

performance cannot be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 2 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack)

The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F). If the battery pack is charged

outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature.

Charging is also possible with a USB cable. (Refer to Detailed User Guide.)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Grip Adjustment

Close the lever

Adjust the length of the belt

Open the lever on the strap lock

Tu r n off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card.

(Base)

Label

Insert an SD card.

Open the cover.

Close the LCD monitor.

Using as a Hand Strap

Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist.

Inserting an SD Card

GZ-HM690/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM450 (Models with Built-in Memory)

When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out. *To record to the card, it is necessary to perform media settings. (p. 11) When no card is available, set media settings to “BUILT-IN MEMORY” for recording.

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

GZ-HM440 (Models with Dual Slot)

Tu r n off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card.

(Base)

Slot B Slot A

Label

Insert an SD card into slot A.

Open the cover.

Close the LCD monitor.

(Base)

Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. This unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted, recordings can be continued on the other card even if one card is full.

To remove the card

Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight.

NOTE

Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP, Eye-Fi* Video A

Still Image B

Eye-Fi Eye-Fi Connect X2 / Eye-Fi Explore X2 / Eye-Fi Pro X2

*Only the specified models may be used. Refer to the Detailed User Guide for details.

Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified above

may result in recording failure or data loss. To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.

Eye-Fi manufactures SD memory cards with wireless LAN function.

Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB) / Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) / Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)

SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) / SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

To use an SD card

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO

SD CARD

FORMAT SD CARD

SLOT B

SLOT A

FORMAT SD CARD

FILE

(GZ-HM690/GZ-HM670/GZHM650/GZ-HM450)

Recording can be performed on a card when “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” of “COMMON” (basic settings) is set to “SD CARD”.

Open the LCD monitor.

The unit turns on.

Tap “MENU”.

B C

Tap “Q”. Tap “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or

“REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”.

Tap “SD CARD”.

To use SD cards that have been

used on other devices

Format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from “COMMON” (basic settings).

All data on the card will be deleted when it is formatted. Copy all files on the card to a computer before formatting.

Perform steps A - C from “To use an SD card”.

Tap “FORMAT SD CARD”.

(GZ-HM440)

Tap the slot with the card to format.

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Tap “FILE”.

Tap “YES”.

After formatting, tap “OK”.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Clock Setting

NOYES

SET DATE/TIME!

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DATE

CLOCK SETTING

SET

TIME

GMT

CLOCK/AREA SETTING

SAVE

Open the LCD monitor.

The unit turns on. When the LCD monitor is

closed, the unit turns off.

Tap “YES” when “SET DATE/TIME!” is

displayed.

Set the date and time.

When the year, month, day, hour, or minute

item is tapped, “∧” and “∨” will be displayed. Tap “∧” or “∨” to adjust the value.

Repeat this step to input the year, month, day,

hour, and minute.

After setting the date and time, tap “SET”.

Select the region where you live and tap

“SAVE”.

The city name and time difference are

displayed. Tap “<” or “>” to select the city name.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

To reset the clock

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING

LANGUAGE

Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu.

Open the LCD monitor.

The unit turns on.

Tap “MENU”.

B C

Tap “Q”. Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”.

To change the display language

The language on the display can be changed. Perform steps A - C from “To reset the clock“.

Tap “LANGUAGE”.

Tap to the desired language.

Tap “CLOCK SETTING”.

NOTE

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when

you turn on this unit after it has not been used for a prolonged period. Charge this unit for more than 24 hours before setting the clock. (p. 8)

The subsequent setting operations are

the same as steps 3 - 5 on p. 12.

Video Quality

This unit can perform recording in both high and standard definition. By default, it is set to high definition (XP).

To change the setting

Tap “MENU”.

Tap “VIDEO QUALITY”.

Tap the desired video quality.

High Definition UXP Higher video quality

XP SP EP

Standard Definition SSW

SEW

* For the approximate video recording time, refer to p. 25.

More recording time

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Further

Information

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

(Telephoto)

(Wide angle)

Zooming

Press again to stop.

Start recording.

The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every press.

If the mode is H Manual, press the S button to switch.

Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto.

Select video mode.

Open the lens cover.

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Remaining Recording Time

Battery Indicator

Recording Media

Scene Counter

Image Stabilizer

Video Quality

Recording

Video Recording

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions.

In case of specific shooting scenes such as backlight (C), night view (B), person (A) etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.

Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.

You can also tap g on the touch screen to record. To stop recording, tap a. In addition, you can also tap T/W to zoom.

Indications during video recording

NOTE

The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 1 hour 5

minutes. (p. 25) Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access lamp is lighted.

The recorded data may become unreadable.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Still Image Recording

Lights up during still image recording

Press fully

Ta k e a still image.

Lights up in green when focused

Press halfway

Set the focus on the subject.

Select still image mode.

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Battery Indicator

Recording Media

Recording in Progress

Remaining Number of Shots

Focus

Shutter Speed

Image Size

You can also tap Q on the touch screen to record. However, focus cannot be set by pressing halfway.

Indications during still image recording

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

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SETREL ALLSEL ALL

DELETE

Ta p on the files to delete.

Ta p A.

To delete unwanted files

Tu r n up the volume

Tu r n down the

volume

Vol ume adjustment during playback

Ta p I/J to select the media for playback.

Ta p u to return to the video index screen.

Ta p on the file to play back.

Select video or still image mode.

Ta p “SET”.

A delete mark appears on the selected file. To remove the delete mark, tap again.

Ta p L on the touch screen to select the playback mode.

Ta p e to pause playback.

Ta p R to return to the recording mode.

Ta p “OK”.

Ta p “EXECUTE” when the confirmation message appears.

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail display).

To capture a still image during playback

Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.

Usable operation buttons during playback (*)

d / e

u g h

i j

R S T

The buttons disappear after approximately 3 seconds. Tap on the screen to display the buttons again.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

During video playback During still image playback

Playback/pause Start/pause slideshow Stop (returns to index screen) Stop (returns to index screen)

Advances to the next video Advances to the next still image Returns to the beginning of the scene

Returns to the previous still image Forward search Reverse search Forward slow-motion / Press and hold

to start slow playback Reverse slow-motion / Press and hold

to start reverse slow playback Volume adjustment -

- Rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise

- Rotates 90 degrees clockwise

- Continuous playback of images taken by continuous shooting

Playing Back on TV

HDMI Connector Input

HDMI Cable (Optional)

To HDMI Mini

Connector

CB/PB

CR/PR

Do not connect the yellow plug when using component cable.

Audio Input (R)

Audio Input (L)

Component Video Input

Ye l low

Red

White

Red

Blue

Green

To AV Connector

AV Cable (Provided)

Component Cable (Optional)

To COMPONENT Connector

Connect to a TV.

* Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.

Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds.

Playing back in HD quality

If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI connector.

Connecting to the HDMI connector

Connecting to the COMPONENT connector

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NOTE

For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV’s

manufacturer. Use a High Speed HDMI Cable as the HDMI mini cable.

When playing back in HD quality, set “COMPONENT OUTPUT” in the

connection settings menu to “1080i”. The video is output in standard quality if the setting remains at “480i”.

Component and composite (AV) cannot be output at the same time.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Playing back in standard quality

Red

White

Ye l low

Audio Input (R)

Audio Input (L)

Video Input

AV Cable (Provided)

To AV Connector

If you are using a conventional TV, you can play back in standard quality by connecting to the AV connector.

Connecting to the AV connector

Connect the AC adapter. (p. 8)

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Select the TV input switch.

Play back a file. (p. 16)

To play back with date/time display

Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the “COMMON” (basic settings) menu to “ON”.

When images look unnatural on the TV

Images do not appear on the TV properly.

Images are projected vertically on the TV.

Images are projected horizontally on the TV.

The color of images looks strange.

Disconnect the cable and connect again.

Turn off and on this unit again.

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “COMMON” (basic

settings) menu to “4:3”. Adjust the TV’s screen accordingly.

When the video was recorded with “x.v.Color” set

to “ON”, change the setting as desired on TV. Adjust the TV’s screen accordingly.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Copying

Copying Files

You can create discs or copy the files on this unit by connecting it to various devices.

Recordable and playable

Playable only

Not applicable

—

Standard

Quality

HD Quality

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Media Selection

Blu-ray Recorder

DVD Recorder

Device

Computer

VCR

(VHS Tape)

— X

(DVD Disc)

(DVD

Disc)

(Blu-ray

Disc)

F *1 X *1

F *1

— X

X — — — —

—

*2 *2 *2

(Device’s

internal

HDD)

Page

See manual of

recorder.

p. 20

p. 21

*1 Only on AVCHD compatible devices. *2 For details on how to create a disc using a computer, refer to the Detailed User Guide.

NOTE

It is not possible to connect and record to a DVD writer, external Blu-ray drive,

or external hard disk.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Red

White

Ye l low

VCR/DVD Recorder

Audio Input (R)

Audio Input (L)

Video Input

To DC Connector

To AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V)

AC Adapter

AV Cable (Provided)

To AV Connector

Recorder or VCR

You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.

Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds.

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Tap L to select the playback mode.

Prepare to record.

Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder

Switch to a compatible external input.

Insert a DVD-R or video tape.

Preparation on this unit

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “COMMON” (basic

settings) menu to the aspect ratio (“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV. To include the date during dubbing, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the “COMMON” (basic

settings) menu to “ON”.

Start recording.

Start playback on this unit (p. 16) and press the record button on the recorder.

After playback is complete, stop the recording.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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